MEETING: Cohoes City School District board of education meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 18 in the Cohoes Middle School Library, 7 Bevan St., Cohoes.

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DINNER: The Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45 North Mohawk St., Cohoes, will serve a spaghetti and meatball dinner 6-8 p.m. June 18. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, Italian bread, and dessert. Eat in or take out. Cost is $7; family of four, take out only, $25.

PROGRAM: Jennifer Mahoney, senior public health educator at the Rensselaer County Health Department will talk about Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses at 6:30 p.m. June 18 at the Cheney Library, 73 Classic St., Hoosick Falls. The program is free and no RSVP is needed.

OPEN HOUSE: Residents of the village of Menands are invited to an open house with Albany County Executive Dan McCoy 5:30-7 p.m. June 18 at the village hall, 250 Broadway, Menands.

BOOK DISCUSSION: The Mystery Book Club at the Cohoes Public Library will discuss “The Surgeon” by Tess Gerritsen at 10:30 a.m. June 18 at the library, 169 Mohawk St., Cohoes.

QUESTION AND ANSWER: Ask the Experts: Questions and Answers on Seizure Disorders will be held at 6 p.m. June 18 at the Center for Disability Services, 314 Manning Blvd., Albany. Dr. Jess David Collins, Director of the Seizure Clinic at Center Health Care/Neurology will field all types of questions on seizure disorders in children and adults. He will be joined by Dr. Tony Mariano, Pharmacist, and his interns, who will answer any medication related inquiries. The free program is part of an ongoing educational series. Enter through door 8 at the front of the building. Light refreshments will be served. To attend the event, contact Debbie Isom at 437-5735.

PROGRAM: Jennifer Mahoney, Senior Public Health Educator from the Rensselaer County Health Department, presents a program on tickets and Lyme disease at 6:30 p.m. June 18 at The Cheney Library, 73 Classic St., Hoosick Falls. The program is free.

MEETING: The Men 2 Men Prostate Cancer Support Group meets 6-8 p.m. June 18 at One Penny Lane, Latham. For information, call 226-6960.

MAMMOGRAMS: St. Mary’s Hospital, in collaboration with the Cancer Services Programs of Albany and Rensselaer counties, will offer free mammography screenings for women 40 and older who have no health insurance, 4-6 p.m. June 18 at the Seton Massry Center, 147 Hoosick St., Troy. The event will feature free mammograms, clinical breast exams and Pap tests, as well as blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings for those who qualify. To schedule an appointment or for information, call 525-8680.

PARADE OF HOMES: Residents of Rensselaer County are invited to visit Eastwyck Village, 1720 Best Road, North Greenbush on June 18 as part of Choice Connections’ Parade of Homes — a half-day tour that will stop at four local senior independent living communities. Departing from Big Lots, 120 Hoosick St., Troy)at 8:30 a.m., the parade will adhere to the following schedule: Arrival at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge, One Glen Eddy Dr., Niskayuna (refreshments/light breakfast), 8:45 a.m. departs 9:45: a.m.; Arrival at Eastwyck Village (activity), 10 a.m.; Arrival at The Spinney, 2500 Pond View, Castleton On Hudson, (raffle), 11:15 a.m.; Arrival at Diamond Ridge, 59 Harris Rd., Troy (lunch), 12:15 p.m.; Arrival at Big Lots, 2:30 p.m. To register, RSVP to Choice Connections at 894-2443. The cost is $5.

REUNION: Troy High School Class of 1964 50 year reunion will be held Sept. 19 through Sept. 21. For information, go to www.classcreator.com/Troy-NY-1964. Call Marilyn at 439-3404 or Maryanne at 283-5997.

STRAWBERRY SOCIAL: Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road, Rexford, will be holding its annual Strawberry Social 6-8 p.m. June 19. The event will be held rain or shine and the cost is by donation.

MEETING: Friends of the Rensselaer Public Library meet at 6:30 p.m. June 19 in the large meeting room of the library, 676 East St., Rensselaer.

MEETING: Colonie Town Board meets at 7 p.m. June 5 in the first floor hearing room, Memorial Town Hall, 534 Route 9, Newtonville.

MEETING: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2014 events and fundraising activities at 6:30 p.m. June 19 in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford.

GARDEN TOUR: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County annual “Rensselaer County Garden Tour” 4-8 p.m. June 19. Eight private gardens will be featured in the Town of Brunswick. Maps will be on sale for $10 per person (maximum $30.00 per car) and can be purchased from 4-7 p.m. the day of the tour at Troy Masconic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road, Troy. The tour will be held rain or shine. For information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 272-4210 or dhc3@cornell.edu.

MEETING: The Pittstown Historical Society meets at 7:30 p.m. June 19 at the new Pittstown town offices, Tomhannock Methodist Church, Tomhannock. Historian Mike Russert will present an overview of the role played by women during the 1860. The meeting is free and open to the public.

DRIVER EDUCATION: The Safety and Health Council defensive driving two part course will be held 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 19 and 26 at 45 Colvin Ave., Albany. Pre-payment of $40 is required. To register, call 438-2365.

MEETING: Colonie Town Board meets at 7 p.m. June 19 in the first floor hearing room, Memorial Town Hall, 534 Route 9, Newtonville.

MEETING: The Friends of the Rensselaer Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 19 at the library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. They will be discussing the upcoming summer reading kickoff.

MEETING: The Hoosick Falls Central School board of education meets at 7 p.m. June 19 in the high school cafeteria, 21187 Route 22, Hoosick Falls.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Authors Bill and Mary Lewis will discuss their book series, “Through the Heartland on US 20: Eastern New York,” at 6:30 p.m. June 19 at the New Lebanon Library, 550 Route 20, New Lebanon. The authors will discuss their travels and the places of significance of this scenic route which begins in Boston and travels 3,365 miles to Newport, Oregon. The event will include a film of some of the book’s Eastern New York highlights. Following the discussion, the authors will sign copies of the book.

Friday, June 20

TEAMS SOUGHT: Second Annual Relay For Life of HopeClub will be held 5 p.m.-1 a.m. June 20 at the American Cancer Society HopeClub, 1 Penny Lane, Latham. Teams are being sought and can call Loretta Hackney at 220-6931.

BALLOON FESTIVAL: The Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival will be held June 20 through June 22 at the Saratoga Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. Craft tents are open noon-7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Balloon launches are Saturday and Sunday morning and Friday and Saturday evening. Balloon Glow at 9 p.m. Friday. Balloon Glow will be move to Saturday if weather does not permit on Friday. Admission to the Festival is $10 for adults. Friday Balloon Glow is an additional $5. A weekend pass is $15.

WORKSHOP: The Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development will host a Workshop on June 20. The event starts with registration, networking and breakfast from 8-8:30 a.m.; with Workshop from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Wolfert’s Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., Albany. Cost to members, $25; not yet members, $35; full time students, $15. Deadline to register is June 17. Day of event walk-ins will be charged an additional $5. For more information on ASTD, go to www.hmastd.org.

GOLF OUTING: Netter’s Fund Memorial Golf Outing will be held July 13 at Frear Park Golf Course. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. with a pig roast following the tournament. Four person scramble, $100 per person includes greens fees, cart, beverages, picnic lunch, pig roast and raffle. Non-golfers pig roast only, $40. Reservations/full payment due by June 20. For information, call Mark Balistreri at 281-6788.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: The Highlight Acting Group will present Murder in Troy to benefit the 2014 Uncle Sam Birthday Parade June 20 at the Italian Community Center, 1450 Fifth Ave., Troy. An Italian buffet with beer, soda and dessert begins at 6 p.m. with the murder mystery at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. For information, call Patty Renna at 237-5988 or Nora Dwyer at 527-1705. Seating is limited.

MOVIE: St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 470 Winter St. Ext., Troy, will show the “LEGO Movie” at 6:30 p.m. June 20. The movie, popcorn and soda are all free. Come early for best seats.

WORKSHOP: A workshop about farm leasing for farmers and owners of agricultural land, co-hosted by American Farmland Trust, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and Saratoga PLAN, will be held 6-9 p.m. June 26 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa. Space for the workshop is limited. Register by June 20 by calling 895-8995. Registration is $5 per person and includes refreshments.

QUILT SHOW: The Halfmoon Senior Quilters will display their Mystery Quilts beginning at 10 a.m. June 20 at the Halfmoon Senior Center, 287 Lower Newtown Road, Waterford. The Mystey Quilts are quilts that they received instructions from week to week and completed in their own colors and quilted in their own preference. All will be displayed for everyone to see the various results. Along with the “Mystery Quilts” the quilters have made quilts that will be donated to the VA Hospital in Albany. These will also be on display.

EVENING OUT: Drum & Bugle Corps Evening Out at 5 p.m. June 20 at Powers Inn & Pub, 130 Meyer Road, Clifton Park. Open to Drum Corps members from all local drum and bugle corps, families and friends.

Saturday, June 21

FLEA MARKET: The Pleasantdale Fire Company flea market will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 12 at the fire hall, 1181 River Road, Troy. Vendors are wanted. Call 237-7744, 237-8812 or 421-0151 for reservations. Spaces are $10. Deadline for reservations is June 21.

FLEA MARKET: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will hold a flea market 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21 at Powers Park, Third Avenue and 111th Street, Troy. Vendors are wanted and can call 235-3664.

WELLNESS DAY: Family Friends Future Inc. is sponsoring a FIT4FUTURE Health and Wellness Event featuring 30 – 45 minute exercise sessions from noon-4 p.m. June 21 at the Patrizio Center for the Arts, 5 First Ave., Latham. Entry to the event is a $10 donation for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under, with all proceeds going to Family Friends Future, Inc.

GARAGE SALE: The hamlet of Hampton Manor, located behind East Greenbush Town Hall, is have a neighborhood wide garage sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 21. Rain date June 22.

MEETING: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet at 1 p.m. June 21 at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Routes 4 and 32, Schuylerville. “Preserving Photographs and Documents” will be the program topic. Public is welcome. For information, call 587-2978.

WORKSHOP: Tri-Cities Nondenominational Christian Women’s Ministry 19th annual workshop, An Empowering Workshop for Women, will be held 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 21 at the Carondelet Hospitality Center, 385 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham. Tickets are $35 which includes registration, conference and lunch. For tickets, and information, call 527-7555, 272-3836 or 364-6034.

MEETING: The Upper Hudson Chapter of Sisters in Crime (The Mavens of Mayhem) will meet at 10:30 a.m. June 21 at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. At 11 a.m., authors and Sisters In Crime members Carol Derfner, Donna Lagone and Susan Sundwall will discuss their books, and will meet and greet the public afterwards during a book signing. Admission is free.

DRIVER EDUCATION: A defensive driving class will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 21 at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County, 544 Broadway, Rensselaer. Fee is $39. Class size is limited. Call the club t 465-3403 or Raymond Frankoski at 286-3788 to register.

SCIENCE FAIR: Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer, is kicking off the summer with a Science Fair 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 21. This open house includes live science demos for kids and teens, science displays, food, balloon twisting, music from students of V.R. Elementary School, and a special reader’s kit for all children who pledge to read 15 minutes a day this summer. Call 462-1193 for information.

RUN, WALK’N’ROLL: STRIDE Adaptive Sports hosts a 5K & 2.5K Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll combined event in celebration of Olympic Day on June 21. The 5th annual “Strides 4 STRIDE” event will kick off at 9 a.m. with a 5K race starting at Albany’s Jennings Landing Ampitheatre and leading participants down a fast, flat course through the Corning Preserve riverfront. Chip timing will be provided by ARE Event Productions. At 10 a.m., athletes, family, friends, and community members will join together for a 2.5K community walk ‘n’ wheelchair roll awareness demonstration, promoting healthy, active lifestyles, regardless of disability. This family-friendly event also includes a 400-meter tot run (5 yrs. or less), a bouncy house, free chair massages, and fun activities with Sparky the Clown and Goofball, including face-painting, temporary tattoos, and balloon making.

WORKSHOP: Saratoga PLAN will host a photography seminar with photographer Linda Eastman 8:30 a.m.-noon June 21 at the Orra Phelps Preserve in Wilton. Participants should bring their camera, any lenses they wish to use, and a tripod if possible. Space is limited; RSVP to Saratoga PLAN by calling 587-5554. The event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

BOOK SIGNING: David Kalish signs “The Opposite of Everything” 1-2:30 p.m. June 21 at The Open Door Bookstore and Gift Gallery, 128 Jay St., Schenectady.

DINNER: The Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church is serving a chicken barbecue 4:30-6 p.m. June 21 at the church, 520 Pawling Ave., Troy. The menu includes barbecue chicken, baked potato, baked beans, cole slaw, dinner roll and a brownie. Eat in or take out. Adults, $10, children 5-12, $5; children 4 and younger, free.The church phone number is 273-6859.

MIXER: The Rensselaer Alumni Association will hold a mixer 8-11 p.m. June 21 at Danceland, 638 Columbia St. Ext., Latham.

BREAKFAST: An all you can eat breakfast will be served 8-11 a.m. June 21 at the Eagle Mills Christian Church, 1 Maple Ave., Troy. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, omelets, home fries, pork sausage, French toast, pancakes, toast, coffee, tea, juice and milk. Adults, $7; children under 10, $3.

Sunday, June 22

DRIVER EDUCATION: The Safety and Health Council defensive driving course will be held 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. June 22 at 45 Colvin Ave., Albany. Pre-payment of $40 is required. To register, call 438-2365.

FRANCO-AMERICAN DAY: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York invites descendants of French-speaking Canadian immigrants and the public to join in honoring the heritage and contributions of hundreds of thousands of French-speaking North Americans to the Capital Region and New York State at 3 p.m. June 22. The Federation will celebrate the traditional Quebec holiday Saint-Jean-Baptiste with a Mass in French (and some English) at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 119 Broad St., Waterford, followed by a reception. Admission is free.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: The Strawberry Festival to benefit the Stephentown Historical Society will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 22 under the tent at The Berry Patch, Route 22, Stephentown. Strawberry shortcake, sundaes, pies, jams and jellies will be sold. For directions and information, call 733-5170.

WALKING TOUR: The Waterford Harbor Farmers Market will feature a walking tour, “Path through History,” The Original Champlain Canal on June 22. Historian/Author Russ Vandervoort, will lead people to the 1823 Original Gateway Canal at the Side Cut Locks, and continue to the Weigh Lock Station.Walk will last approximately one hour. Those interested are asked to meet at the Waterford Harbor Farmers Market Info table at 10:30 a.m.

Monday, June 23

SUPPORT GROUP: Depression bipolar support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at St Mary’s Hospital, 1300 Massachusetts Ave., Troy, across from the cafeteria. This group is peer run and open to all adults who experience these types of challenges. For information, call Sue at 880-6288.

CONCERT: The Colonie Town Band will perform a concert 7-8 p.m. June 23 on the lawn at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Admission is free. In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Author Justin Kramon will discuss his novel “The Preservationist” at 6:15 p.m. June 23 at the Lansingburgh Branch, 27 114th St., Troy. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is necessary; call the library at 235-5310.

Tuesday, June 24

DRIVER EDUCATION: The Safety and Health Council defensive driving course will be held 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. 24 at 45 Colvin Ave., Albany. Pre-payment of $40 is required. To register, call 438-2365.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: St. Mary’s Hospital will offer “Arthritis, Gardening & You,” 6-7 p.m. June 24 at the Massry Center, 147 Hoosick St., Troy. The event is part of the “Food for Thought” series which is presented as a public service of St. Mary’s Hospital. The program is open to the public, free of charge. A light meal will be served. Reservations are required by calling 268-5727.

MEETINGS: The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will hold a series of open house-style meetings to present its plans for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line to be built along the corridor of Route 32 and Route 4 along the Hudson River. Community members are invited to provide input on how to best deliver this innovative service. The public will be able to view maps of the River Corridor and the full “40 miles of BRT” system map which show proposed stations and regional connections. All meetings will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the following locations: June 24, Albany Housing Authority HQ, 200 South Pearl St., Albany; July 1, Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club, 501 4th Avenue, Troy; July 8, Troy Atrium (CVS Entrance), 4 Third St., Troy; July 10, North Albany Academy, 570 North Pearl St., Albany.

DISCUSSION: Integrative health care professional Jennifer Baer Enos and veterninarian Carolyn Sanford will speak on Lyme Disease treatment and prevention at 7 p.m. June 24 at the New Lebanon Library, 550 Route 20, New Lebanon. The speakers will discuss new developments in Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, and also be open to general questions from the audience. This program is free and open to the public.

MEETING: The Halfmoon Historical Society will present an archeology exhibit at their meeting at 7 p.m. June 24 in the Gerald E. Morris Historical Building, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon. This exhibit will feature artifacts from prehistoric Indian Fishing camps along the Hudson waterfront.

Wednesday, June 25

WORKSHOP: Local artist Cindy Bishop will conduct a Zentangle Workshop at 6 p.m. June 25 at The Lansingbrugh Branch, 27 114th St., Troy. This workshop is open to adults 16 and older. This program is free and open to the public. Make reservations by calling the library at 235-5310.

MEETING: A foster parent information meeting will be held at 4 p.m. June 25 at the Services Building, 152 West High St., Ballston Spa. For information, call Melissa Myers or Stacey McVaigh at 884-4157.

BUS TRIP: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is planning a trip to Hyde Park on June 25. The $85 fee includes admission to Val-Kil, tour of the FDR House and tour of the FDR museum/library, and a buffet lunch at the Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck. Bus pickup will be at 7 a.m. at the Wilton Mall and 7:15 a.m. at the Crossings in Clifton Park. The group will leave Hyde Park to return home at 5 p.m. For additional information, contact Pattie Garett at 496-4973. Reservations, with check made out to the LWV Saratoga may be sent to Mary Lou Classen, 4 Blue Spruce Lane, Ballston Lake 12019.

BOOK SIGNING: Lisa Y. Potocar, a resident of Ballston Lake, will sign copies of her book, “Sweet Glory” at 7 p.m. June 25 at Town Municipal Center, 6307 State Route 9, Chestertown.

Thursday, June 26

GOLF BENEFIT: St. Mary’s Catholic School of Waterford hosts its 12th Annual St. Mary’s School-L. Scott Cuomo Memorial Golf Tournament on June 26 at Van Patten Golf Course in Jonesville. The event features 18 holes of golf with a golf cart, lunch at the turn, and a buffet dinner in the Vista Restaurant. Registration with a continental breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., with a shot gun start scramble format tee off at 8:30 a.m. Those 55 and over may tee up on the seniors tee. Registration is $110 per golfer with proceeds to benefit St. Mary’s Catholic School of Waterford. More information and registration forms are available at www.smswaterford.org or by calling 237-0652. SEMINAR: The Capital Districe Center for Independence, 845 Central Ave., South 3, Albany, presents the healthy living seminar, Healthy Eating, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 26. Presented by Nancy O’Donnell, Program Educator II, Cornell Cooperative extension of Albany. RSVP by June 25, call 459-6422. Bring a bag lunch.

WORKSHOP: A workshop about farm leasing for farmers and owners of agricultural land, co-hosted by American Farmland Trust, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and Saratoga PLAN, will be held 6-9 p.m. June 26 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa. Space for the workshop is limited. Register by June 20 by calling 895-8995. Registration is $5 per person and includes refreshments.

MEETING: The Albany County Airport Authority operations committee meets at 3 p.m. June 26 followed by the public communication committee meeting. Both held in the conference room, Administration Building, second floor, Albany International Airport.

MEETING: Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society presents “Five Guideposts for the Alzheimer’s Journey With excerpts from “Shared Stories from Daughter’s of Alzheimer’s: Writing a Path to Peace” with author Persis Granger of Thurman at 7 p.m. June 26 at Hadley Town Hall, 4 Stoney Creek Road, Hadley. Granger discusses the impact that this disease has on family members and loved ones, and proposes some survival strategies for navigating the difficult, and often long, journey. “Shared Stories” is an anthology of personal accounts of nine women, each of whom had a parent with Alzheimer’s disease. The program is free and open to the public. A short monthly meeting of the Society for members and the public will begin at 7 p.m. Program to follow. For information, call 696-2900.

CLASS: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will offer the class “Backyard Chickens 101” at 7 p.m. June 26 at The Demonstration Garden, located at The Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, North Greenbush. This class is free and open to the public. Rain or inclement weather at the start of the program may cancel it. For more information on this or other upcoming programs contact CCE at 272-4210.

Friday, June 27

FESTIVAL: An Italian festival will be held 5-8 p.m. June 27 on the lawn of the American Heritage Association, 1227 Central Ave., Albany. Featuring Italian food and music. Admission is free. For information, call 435-1979.

MAYOR’S CUP: The Annual Mayor’s Cup Charity Classic golf tournament to benefit Troy’s Junior Golf Alliance program, formerly known as the Hook a Kid on Golf program, will be held at the Frear Park Golf Course on June 27. The tournament’s format is a four-man scramble and will feature prizes including a Long Drive, Closest-to-Pin and a chance to win a new car for a Hole-in-One. The event will also include a 50/50, the opportunity to buy mulligans and prize raffles. For interested golfers, the cost of registration is $400 per team or $100 for an individual. Entry fees include golf, use of a motorized cart, a continental breakfast and lunch following the event. To sign up for the event, or for more information, contact Frank Ciarlo at 207-6758 or by email at capitalareagolf@gmail.com. Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring the event are also encouraged to contact Ciarlo. The event begins with arrival and registration at 7:30 a.m., followed by 9 a.m. shotgun start.

CONCERT: David Grover and Linda Worster will be performing 6-8 p.m. June 27 at the New Lebanon Library, 550 Route 20, New Lebanon. All are welcome and the event is free.

Saturday, June 28

FISHING CONTEST: Schodack Island State Park along with Hudson River Bait and Tackle announces its first fishing contest which will be held during free fishing weekend 7 a.m.-2 p.m. June 28 at the Park. Contest entry is free. Weigh in is at 2 p.m. All DEC rules apply. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For information, contact the Schodack Island State Park Office at 732-0187 or alisha.paquin@parks.NY.gov.

CEMETERY TOUR: Ever wonder why certain symbols are used on many gravestones? Learn the meaning behind the symbols as you stroll along the east edge of Oakwood with volunteers Toni Craft and Heidi Klinowski 9-11 a.m. June 28 at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. Cost is $12. Call 1-800-556-6273 to register.

BOOK SIGNING: Don Bell will be signing “Money Life$avers: What Teens Need to Know About Money” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 28 at Market Block Books, 290 River St., Troy.

BOOK SIGNING: Rick Kelly and John Gabriel will sign “Capital Region Radio 1920-2011” and Bob Cudmore, the author of “Hidden History of the Mohawk Valley and Stories of the Mohawk Valley,” signs his books 1-2:30 p.m. June 28 at the Open Door Bookstore and Gift Gallery, 128 Jay St., Schenectady.

BREAKFAST: The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will serve an all you can eat breakfast buffet 8-11 a.m. June 28 at the Grafton VFW - Fire Hall on South Road. The menu includes Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk. Adults, $9; children 12 and younger, $4; children 5 and younger, free.

WHITE ELEPHANT SALE: St. Timothy’s Church is holding a White Elephant Sale under the tent 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 28 at the church, 470 Winter St. Ext., North Greenbush. Items in good condition will be accepted including clothes, including coats, shoes, bags, small ‘working’ appliances and household items, knick-knacks, Christmas/Holiday decorations, books, etc. Items can be dropped off at the church, 6-8 p.m. June 27 or between 8-9 a.m. June 28. For information, call the church at 283-1372.

MEETING: The Korean War Veterans Adirondack Chapter 60 will meet at 2 p.m. July 2 at the VFW, 30 Cooper St., Glens Falls.

Friday, July 4

JULY FOURTH: Independence Day will be celebrated beginning at 10 a.m. July 4 at Saratoga National Historical Park (the Battlefield) on Routes 4 and 32 in Stillwater, with a Citizenship Ceremony, traditional readings of the Declaration of Independence, and free lemonade toasts. Saratoga Monument in Victory and General Philip Schuyler House in Schuylerville, both located 8 miles north of Saratoga Battlefield, will also be open from 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. The Battlefield Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The scenic tour road is open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

JULY FOURTH: The Malden Bridge Community Center, intersection of Route 66, Albany Turnpike and Shaker Museum Road, Malden Bridge, open house with strawberry shortcake beginning at 10 a.m. July 4. Eat in or take out. The cost is $5. The annual reading of the Declaration of Independence will be at 11:30 a.m.

JULY FOURTH: The Greater Loudonville Association will host the Annual July 4th Celebration 11 a.m. July 4 at Loudon Green, corner of Route 9 and Menand Road. The Honorable Peter Crummey will read the Declaration of Independence. Light refreshments to follow. All ages welcome. Free admission.

JULY FOURTH PARADE: The July 4th Annual Parade at Berlin will be held at 11 a.m. July 4. This year’s theme is “Imagine This.” There is no entry fee and prizes are awarded. For information, call 658-3010 or 658-3936, or berlinjuly4thparade@yahoo.com. Contributions gratefully accepted and may be mailed to July 4th Parade Committee, PO Box 66, Berlin 12022.

Monday, July 7

FILM: Old Chatham Quaker Meeting will screen “Babies” at 7 p.m. July 7 preceded by a potluck at 6 p.m. at the Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-766-2992.

Tuesday, July 8

MEETING: The Menands Fire Company 1 will meet at 8 p.m. July 8 at the firehouse, 250 Broadway, Menands.

Thursday, July 10

GREEK FESTIVAL: The 5th Annual Adirondack Greek Festival will be held 5-9 p.m. July 10 and July 11 and 3-9 p.m. July 12 at St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls. Greek food, pastries, music, dancing, arts & crafts, kids’activities, church tours will all be provided. Free admission & parking. For more information, contact Marika Stamos at 792-8299.

Friday, July 11

CONCERT: Emerald City will perform 6-8 p.m. July 11 at The Market area in Little Italy. Bring lawn chairs, no dogs, no alcohol, food vendors will be on site, 50/50 drawing to benefit the South Central Neighborhood Association. Re-dedicating the wall.

Saturday, July 12

FLEA MARKET: The Pleasantdale Fire Company flea market will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 12 at the fire hall, 1181 River Road, Troy. Vendors are wanted. Call 237-7744, 237-8812 or 421-0151 for reservations. Spaces are $10. Deadline for reservations is June 21.

FLEA MARKET: The Grafton Summer Festival and Flea market will be held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12 at Grafton Town Park, Route 2, Grafton. Chicken barbecue and homemade baked goods will be sold by Our Lady of the Snow-St. John Francis Regis Church, entertainment, games and more. Vendors are wanted and can call 271-8555.

CRAFT FAIR: Shaker Craft Fair will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 12 and 13 at the Meeting House, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany. Admission is $4.

Sunday, July 13

GOLF OUTING: Netter’s Fund Memorial Golf Outing will be held July 13 at Frear Park Golf Course. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. with a pig roast following the tournament. Four person scramble, $100 per person includes greens fees, cart, beverages, picnic lunch, pig roast and raffle. Non-golfers pig roast only, $40. Reservations/full payment due by June 20. For information, call Mark Balistreri at 281-6788. GARDEN TOUR: The 20th annual Secret Garden Tour, featuring select favorites and new spaces in and around Saratoga Springs will be held beginning at 11 a.m. July 13. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour, if still available. Tickets may be pre-ordered online at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org. Tickets can also be purchased at all four Cudney’s Cleaners retail locations; visit www.cudneys.com for addresses and hours. In addition, on the three Saturdays prior to the event (June 28, July 5 and July 12), tickets can be purchased and pre-ordered. Tickets can be picked up from 10 a.m. to noon at the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway. Pre-ordered tickets can also be picked up beginning at 10:30 a.m. on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center. Tickets may also be purchased at that time, while they last. For information, call 581-1201 ext. 4184.

Monday, July 14

GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Little Sisters of the Poor 18th Annual Golf Tournament will be held July 14 at the Shaker Ridge Country Club. All proceeds from the Tournament will go to support the ongoing needs of the Little Sisters of the Poor. The fee of $175 per person includes golf, lunch, awards/prizes, buffet reception, silent and live auctions. For information and to register, call Sister Frances at 213-4490.

Wednesday, July 16

LUNCHEON: New York Capital District Christian Women’s Club “Let’s Feed the Hungry” luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 16 at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Route 146, Guilderland. Reservations necessary; cancellations a must no later than July 11. Cost is $15 inclusive. Call Nancy at 869-0642 or Joyce at 235-4297.

Saturday, July 19

REUNION: Shenendehowa High School class of 1974 reunion will be held July 19 at the Albany Marriott. For information, contact Anne Reynolds Copps at arcopps@gmail.com.

REUNION: Troy High School Class of 1964 50 year reunion will be held Sept. 19 through Sept. 21. For information, go to www.classcreator.com/Troy-NY-1964. Call Marilyn at 439-3404 or Maryanne at 283-5997.

SUMMER FESTIVAL: Knickerbocker Mansion Summer Festival will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 19 and July 20 at the Knickerbocker Mansion, 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke. There will be a Colonial Wedding (genuine ceremony) with a cookie and punch reception on both days at 2 p.m. Mansion and cemetery tours along with colonial and Native American re-enactors will be both Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, there will be a pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m. For information, call 664-1700.

Sunday, July 20

HEALTH/WELLNESS FAIR: Zion’s United Church of Christ, 741 Taborton Road, Sand Lake, is sponsoring a Health and Wellness Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20 in the church hall and pavilion. This will be an informational fair for learning and sharing about local area medical and health providers, organizations and resources. It will be for church members, friends and the wider community. If you wish to have a display about your medical or health related organization or business, please contact Pastor Bob Loesch. We seek your suggestions of organizations and contact persons to invite to have displays or give a brief presentation. For information, call 674-8204.

Friday, July 25

COMMEMORATION: The Adirondack Chapter 60, Korean War Veterans Association, will meet for a ceremony at 11 a.m. July 27 at the KWV memorial in Crandall Park in Glens Falls to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended the Korean War. Luncheon to follow at the Ambrosia Diner on Aviation Road. For reservations, call hosts Patti and Gene Slavin at 793-2358 by July 25.

COMMEMORATION: The Adirondack Chapter 60, Korean War Veterans Association, will meet for a ceremony at 11 a.m. July 27 at the KWV memorial in Crandall Park in Glens Falls to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended the Korean War. Luncheon to follow at the Ambrosia Diner on Aviation Road. For reservations, call hosts Patti and Gene Slavin at 793-2358 by July 25.

REUNION: The annual CHS Classes of the ‘70s Alumni Party will be held Aug. 9 at the East Greenbush Town Park. Cost of $20 includes hot/cold picnic buffet and soft drinks (BYOB). To obtain a flyer/registration form contact Caroline Lynch Zeyak at 928-3223, elvis628@fairpoint.net, Tammy Bub Wells at 273-6506, tammy.wells758@gmail.com, or Helene Mayone Reed at 527-9623 helene_reed2005@yahoo.com.

REUNION: Troy High School Class of 1964 50 year reunion will be held Sept. 19 through Sept. 21. For information, go to www.classcreator.com/Troy-NY-1964. Call Marilyn at 439-3404 or Maryanne at 283-5997.

Aug. 29

BUS TRIP: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York is organizing a bus trip to Québec City, with an optional tour of the Ile d’Orléans to view church architecture and art work, Aug. 29-31. Participants will stay at the Hotel Chateau Laurier Québec (1220 Place George-V Ouest). The tour package covers round-trip bus transportation, 2 nights of hotel accommodations & hotel tax, and a bus tour of churches on the Ile d’Orléans. The package price per person is $379 Double; $329 Triple; $299 Quad; or $579 Single. A deposit of $50 per person is due by May 15. Contact Lisa at Plaza Travel for sign-up form and details, 785-3338.

Saturday, Sept. 13

REUNION: The Columbia High School Class of 1959 reunion will be held Sept. 13 at the Nassau Sportsmen’s Club, 370 Boyce Road, East Greenbush. The day will include lunch and dinner. For information, email Betty Coxon Franze at rfranze1@nycap.rr.com.

Friday, Sept. 19

REUNION: Troy High School Class of 1964 50 year reunion will be held Sept. 19 through Sept. 21. For information, go to www.classcreator.com/Troy-NY-1964. Call Marilyn at 439-3404 or Maryanne at 283-5997.